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The official podcast of AncoraTN (formerly End Slavery Tennessee).

Someone Like Me was created to amplify the voices of human trafficking survivors, shed light on this complex crime, and highlight how this organization continues to grow one of the most innovative and effective human trafficking restoration programs in the United States. We’ll explore the complexity of trauma, the nuance of exploitation, and its impact from survivors themselves and program leaders invested in this vital work.

Sep 1, 2020

Here's the full recording of live Q&A from August 28 with Derri Smith (founder of End Slavery Tennessee), Margie Quin (CEO), Leslie Eiler Thompson (host), and Gregory Byerline (producer). We wrap season Season 1 with this live finale discussing impactful moments and answering listener questions to continue...


Aug 21, 2020

We’ve reached the Season 1 Finale episode, and there are still so many stories left to tell and myths to bust. To wrap our first season, we want to first thank you, the listener and supporter, for lending your ear and heart to the important work done at End Slavery Tennessee. Keep listening for even more.

Today we...


Aug 7, 2020

This episode features a survivor story from Crystal whose experience with trafficking involves contracting HIV as a juvenile from a John. There are many complications for survivors during recovery, if HIV or AIDS as part of their story, perhaps most profound is their labeling as a sexual predator if diagnosed with the...


Jul 24, 2020

Special myth busting episode with myths presented by several staff members of End Slavery Tennessee. There’s a strong group of staffers focused on trauma-informed care, education, and understanding the actual realities of human trafficking right here, serving survivors.

Thanks to Jones Legacy Group for their exclusive...


Jul 10, 2020

Grooming is the process of luring a targeted victim into trafficking. We've touched on grooming in previous episodes, but we haven’t focused on it in detail. Today’s guest, Callie, wanted to get specific about grooming, this part of human trafficking that’s often overlooked.

Getting a new perspective on this issue...